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Hair Removal : Demo Video - hair removal methods

Hair removal can be a pain – literally. There are many ways to go about it, almost as many as there are hairs to remove, but most methods fall into three categories: shaving, creams, and waxing. The best hair removal method is always the one that suits you best. Everyone is different, so different solutions are required. Here we take a look at each of these different methods to help you discover which one is best for you.

Shaving

The most popular form of hair removal. Shaving is a form of hair removal that involves dragging a sharp blade across the area to slice the hairs away as close to the root as possible. Dragging anything sharp across skin understandably may cause small cuts and abrasions – even if you can’t see them – that can cause frequently shaved areas to become sore, or even develop a raised red rash known as ‘razor-burn’.

Creams

Depilatory creams might seem like a relatively new invention, but women have been using various versions of them to remove their body hair for over 5000 years. The first ones were made with such unsavory ingredients as quicklime and arsenic Luckily, depilatory technology has come a long way since then! Veet® depilatory creams dissolve hair just below the skin so it simply breaks away. This method can keep you stubble free for up to twice as long as shaving, so you feel smoother for longer.

Waxing

Waxing is another method that may be older than you would expect, sugaring has been used as a method of hair removal for centuries in the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. Waxing removes hair at the root. This deeper form of removal means that hair takes much longer to grow back, which can be up to four weeks.

Some of these methods may seem more convenient on the surface, but in practice, may require you having to do it a lot more often, or having to put up with associated skin irritations. As with anything, it’s important to do your research, and then test it out to find what’s most suitable for you. Whatever method you opt for, there is no reason that you shouldn’t be able to have beautifully soft and smooth skin.